I did not skate. As I explained to one of the parents, I think I'd be more dangerous than helpful to the kindergarteners if I were on skates. I have enough issues with being coordinated enough to walk.
I spent the time trying to teach the kids to skate, picking the fallen ones up off the floor, and trying to catch some of those who were falling. Oh, and tying/untying skates. It was pretty fun to watch how determined they were even in the face of the spills they took.
I admired that greatly, and then I realized this was another lesson they were teaching me.
it's okay to fall down sometimes.
learning comes with lots of bruises.
be willing to get back up and try again -- this just may be the time you get it.
there's an unrivaled sense of joy and triumph in mastering something new.
there are few things in life more beautiful and inspiring than the laughter and smiles of a child.
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